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Danube Waltz 7 Nights

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Operated by Viking
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Overview
Destination:
Austria
Germany
Hungary
Slovakia
Start:Passau, Germany
Finish:Budapest, Hungary
Duration:8 days
Style:
Food & Drink,
River Cruise,
Sightseeing,
Travel Period
March 2026 - August 2027
Viking River Voyages: Extensions + Savings Offer^
Step aboard an award-winning Viking Longship and cruise through the breathtaking Danube River and rolling hills of the charming Wachau Valley on this unforgettable Viking European river cruise. With overnights stays in both Budapest and Passau, across a 7-night journey see spectacular scenery from the comfort of your river Longship and discover charming cities on foot with one shore excursion per port included as standard as part of this exciting itinerary. See the magnificent architecture of Vienna, enjoy privileged access to historic Göttweig Abbey in Krems, plus, walking tours of Passau and Linz. Optional additional excursions are available (additional cost) to make the most of your river cruise holiday.
 
Back onboard your Viking Longship, a revolutionary design allows for expansive views with floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious staterooms with full-size verandas and Scandinavian-inspired, light-filled spaces. Enjoy al fresco dining at the Aquavit Terrace as you watch the world go by, or opt to sit indoors at the restaurant for upscale dining and a breathtaking view as you recount the day's adventures.

 
Please note:
- Price is based per person twin share in either a Standard, French Balcony or Veranda Stateroom, depending on availability on any given date.
- Shore excursions are subject to change.
- Itinerary is also available in reverse, Passau to Budapest.
- For the most up-to-date rates, itinerary, availability, and for more information about the different service levels and optional shore excursions, please enquire now.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call 
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites 
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances 
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner 
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water 
  • Port taxes & fees 
  • Onboard Gratuities 
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Passau, Germany

Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Founded by the Celts over 2,000 years ago, Passau is one of Bavaria’s oldest cities. Known as the “City of Three Rivers,” it rests at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers. The city has long enjoyed its strategic position and grew to great economic and political power because of it. The legacy of its past prosperity lives on in graceful arcades, colourful houses with rococo facades and the glorious baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home to one of Europe’s largest pipe organs. Passau is also where two nations meet; it is here that the German-Austrian border begins.

Day 2: Passau, Germany

The pride of Passau, the massive organ in the baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral is one of the largest outside the United States. As with most organs of its size, it grew gradually over centuries. Today, it actually comprises five separate organs that carry varied tonal qualities and attending a concert in its elegant cathedral setting is truly an uplifting experience. Outside the heart of the city lies rural Bavaria, with its picturesque rolling hills and verdant green pastures. Some of the region’s best-loved products are produced here, from its prized hams and sausages to its milk and delicious alpine cheeses.

Day 3: Linz, Austria

Originally known as Lentia in its days as a 1st-century Roman castle-settlement, Linz is today’s provincial capital of Upper Austria. The city’s famous Linzer Torte, the jam-filled cake topped with almonds, hails from here and can be found in any number of cafés. In the Old Town, narrow lanes lead to the Hauptplatz, once the largest town square in Austria. Handsome patrician houses, the 17th-century Town Hall and an impressive cathedral line the open space. The steepest mountain railway in Europe delivers visitors to Pöstlingberg hill and its 18th-century pilgrimage church.

Day 4: Krems, Austria

A small university town at the eastern end of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, Krems is surrounded by terraced vineyards. In its heyday, during the 12th century, Krems held even more importance than Vienna for its iron, grain, salt and wine trade. As to the latter, the city has played a long and celebrated part in the popularity of the Wachau’s wine culture; the valley’s south slopes in Krems are bathed in sunlight all day and create some of the best Riesling and Veltliner wines in the world. The city’s cobblestone streets, taverns, wine bars and coffeehouses have a timeless appeal.

Day 5: Vienna, Austria

Renowned as the “City of Waltzes,” Austria’s capital city of Vienna is Europe’s centre of classical music. Strauss and Mozart composed many of their finest pieces here. Vienna’s musical history is matched by the elegant, graceful architecture that lines the Ringstrasse, the wide boulevard encircling the Inner City. Baroque, neo-Renaissance, Gothic-Romanesque and other splendidly styled structures, from the Hofburg Palace to the Vienna State Opera, take the breath away with their grand facades. Vienna has a more intimate side too: inviting footpaths lead through green parks and its famed Viennese cafés sweeten any stay with coffee and the city’s delectable Sachertorte.

Day 6: Bratislava, Slovakia

The Slovakian capital of Bratislava is filled with lovingly restored baroque city palaces and leafy squares. The Little Carpathians rise steeply in the north and the enormous hrad (or castle) perches 300 feet above the Danube, lending the city a picturesque setting. Below the castle, the Old Town boasts elegant mansions, art nouveau houses and gracious pedestrian zones. Eleven Hungarian kings and eight queens were crowned in St. Martin’s Cathedral, today a concert hall that plays a central role in the city’s rich cultural offerings.

Day 7: Budapest, Hungry

Riverside beauty and a vibrant cultural scene blend together in Budapest to form one of Europe’s most rewarding cities. Hungary’s enchanting capital straddles the banks of the Danube, with traditional hillside Buda on one side and modern Pest on the other. By day, stunning art nouveau buildings, stalwart castles and grand palaces set the stage for inspiring strolls and long soaks in thermal spas. By night, the shimmering lights of the Parliament building dance across the waters of the Danube, the Chain Bridge uniting it all as a dramatic centrepiece.

Day 8: Budapest, Hungry

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

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The Viking Difference Destination focused and culturally enriching. Discover what makes us the world’s leading small ship cruise line. We all travel to explore, to learn, to understand. At Viking, we believe travel should be more than just a trip―it should be a doorway to cultural insight and personal enrichment. That is why our cruise itineraries are designed to help you explore the most intimate nuances of your destination; its food, culture, countryside and customs. Elegant, light-filled ships thoughtfully designed to connect you to your destination.

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Please note: We are proud to be an independent agent to travel providers of hotels, flights and other related services. We are not a tour operator. Details and information on the offer are provided by 3rd party businesses and although we do our best to verify the information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy on all occasions. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice. For more information, please see Terms of Use
^Viking River Voyages: Extensions + Savings Offer: Terms & Conditions

Add an extension to your Viking River voyage and save $2,400 per person (AU$4,800 per couple) - Members save more. Or book cruise only and save $2,000 per person (AU$4,000 per couple) - Members save more. Applies to 2026, 2027 and 2028 sailings. Book by 1 September 2025.

Offer/savings will be applied at time of booking.

Conditions apply. Prices are per person, in Australian dollars and for Australian and New Zealand residents only. They are based on double occupancy and correct at time of publication. Prices and offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. All offers are only valid for new bookings and only on selected departures made between 01 July - 01 September 2025 unless sold out prior.

A partially refundable deposit of AU$1,000 per person (in the form of a future cruise voucher less a AU$100 per person cancellation fee) is required to secure a confirmed reservation within 3 days of booking otherwise reservation may automatically cancel. Once a deposit payment has been made, standard cancellation penalties apply. When booking airfares through Viking (including when taking advantage of a special offer that includes air travel), standard airline cancellation fees also apply. Displayed prices indicate the lowest available pricing across all available sailings from 2025 to 2028 and may have different offers applicable from those advertised for the promoted sailing years. Pricing for each itinerary can vary at short notice as availability changes and sailings close for the current season.
 
Add an extension to your Viking River voyage and save up to AU$4,800 per couple
 
  • Applicable if one or more Viking pre/post cruise extensions are booked in conjunction with a selected 2026/2027/2028 Viking River cruise or cruise tour.
  • Offer applies once per booking and will be applied at time of booking.
  • Valid on bookings made between 01 July – 01 September 2025 at 5pm AEST.
  • Both guests must book the Viking pre/post cruise extension(s) for offer to apply.
  • Solo guests for River will save AU$4,800 per booking when booking one or more Viking pre/post cruise extensions.
  • If the extension is cancelled by the guest, the Extension promotional discount will be removed from the booking and the cruise only discount of AU$4,000 per couple will be available instead.
  • If the extension is cancelled by Viking, guests will still receive the Extension promotional discount of AU$4,800 per couple / AU$4,800 per booking for solo guests.
  • Guest may not request to change to cruise only offer post campaign end date of 01 September 2025.
  • Please use code EXT24 to activate the Viking Extensions offer when booking online or via the Contact Centre.
 
Save AU$4,000 per couple and book cruise only
 
  • Guests are eligible to get a discount of AU$4,000 per couple off the cruise fare at the time of booking in lieu of the Viking Extensions offer.
  • Solo guests for River are eligible to get a discount of AU$4,000 per booking off the cruise fare in lieu of the Viking Extensions offer.
  • Guests book cruise only without Viking pre/post cruise extensions.
  • Valid on bookings made between 01 July – 01 September 2025 at 5pm AEST.
  • Guest may not request to change to Viking Extensions offer post campaign end date of 01 September 2025.
  • Please use code ECD20 to activate the In Lieu of Viking Extensions offer when booking online or via the Contact Centre.

Further terms and conditions may apply, for full details, please enquire with your RACV Travel Expert when booking.

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